This post shows to new users and students that how to install the new Microsoft Edge browser for Linux on Ubuntu.
Microsoft Edge is a cross-platform supported web browser and it is developed by Microsoft. It was firstly released for Microsoft Windows 10 operating system in 2015, then it was released for Android and iOS in 2017, in 2019 it was released for macOS, and as a preview version for Linux in October 2020.
Microsoft promised for bring Microsoft Edge to Linux so it will be used at every major platform including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux.
Install Edge on Ubuntu
For get the latest dev version of Microsoft Edge on Ubuntu, go to the below link and download the .deb package for Ubuntu.
https://www.microsoftedgeinsider.com/en-us/download/?platform=linux
After open above link select the Dev branch. If there is the Beta channel is available then choose that version instead of Dev branch.
When prompted what to do with the file, choose to Save File.
After complete downloading the file, browse for downloading folder, then right click the downloaded file and choose the Open With Software Install.
When we choose the open With Software Install, That is should take us to the software install page for Microsoft Edge Edge package. When we click on Install button, it will prompt you for enter your password to continue the installation.
Once installation done, you will able to go to the Activities dashboard and search for Edge and launch.
That’s all!
If you find any error and issue in above steps , please use comment box below to report.
